Prime Minster Keith Rowley reported to the Council for Ethical Behaviour by the NTA, for comments he made on a political platform
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July 03rd 2023
Dr Bishnu Ragoonath
Chairman
Council for Ethical Political Behaviour
PORT OF SPAIN
Dear Dr Ragoonath,
RE: ALARMING STATEMENTS UTTERED BY DR. KEITH ROWLEY AT ST JAMES POLITICAL MEETING
I write bringing to your attention alarming statements uttered by Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley, at a recently hosted political meeting in St. James. Dr Rowley, during his time on said platform uttered the words, “…..they are going to give a certain race gun [sic| to shoot people of another race because they are saying that the crime in this country, which we know is across the board, is one race attacking another.” These uttered remarks are both alarming and concerning, as such an offensive utterance has the potential to be viewed as inflammatory language with the potential to cause irreparable consequences.
I implore this council to review the footage of said meeting, which took place on June 29th, and has been widely shared on all social media platforms. I encourage the interrogation of the content of said statement, and to hold the speaker to account as I am of the firm opinion, such intentionally provocative language, can only be seen as flouting proper political conduct at any level and requires a signal of strong condemnation from this council to stymie any such continued and dangerous trajectory.
I look forward to your consideration and feedback.
Regards,
NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION ALLIANCE
Gary Griffith
Political Leader
